Electric or Plug-in Electric Hybrid – The Choice is Yours at Lamb Ford

For 2017 Ford offers three energy-conscious models that
utilize electric power. The Ford Focus Electric, which is an entirely electric
vehicle, and the C-Max Hybrid and Fusion Energi, which are both hybrid vehicles
driven by an electric motor but either generate electricity through the
on-board gasoline engine, or recharge its battery through an electrical outlet while
parked.

Ford’s longest-range battery electric vehicle now comes
standard with all-new DC fast charge, which can deliver 120 km of range in 30
minutes when using a charger capable of 150 amps. Further, the capacity of the
battery has been enlarged by more than 40 percent when compared to last year’s Focus
Electric, with no increase in size.

When charging, owners can monitor the progress through an ingenious
LED indicator mounted on the handle of the charger. Flashing lights indicate
the status of the charge in progress, and when all are lit, the charging
process is complete.

Consistent with this low environmental impact concept, the
2017 Ford Focus Electric is manufactured with seat cushions and seat fabric are
made from foam derived from a plant source and from fabric woven with fibers
made from recycled materials.

The dashboard SmartGauge display with EcoGuide communicates
to the driver through a pattern of blue butterflies. The more butterflies, the
greater the range of the Focus Electric. At the end of each trip, distance
driven, miles gained through regenerative braking, and energy consumed is
displayed for the driver’s review.

2017 Ford C-Max Energi and Ford Fusion Energi

Both the C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi are Hybrid Vehicles,
which means they utilize a gas engine and battery-driven electric motor combine
to provide power. When powered by gasoline, the vehicles use a 2.0-liter
Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder.

The electric motors are powered by energy stored in the
lithium-ion battery system. As both the C-MAX Energi and the Fusion Energi can
also be recharged by connecting to either a standard 120 V wall outlet or an
available 240 V recharging station, they are classed as Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicles (PHEV). In essence, you can view the C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi as
Electric Vehicles that can extend their range through their own on-board
generators.

The PHEV Drivetrain Consists on a Gas Engine, Electric
Motor, and High-Capacity Batteries

Both the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi and the 2017 Ford C-Max
Energi are powered by a 2.0 L Atkinson-Cycle Plug-in Hybrid Engine coupled to a
Permanent Magnet AC Synchronous Motor and backed by a Lithium-Ion battery
system. Where a PHEV really shines is in range. Set off from Lamb Ford in in
either your new 2017 Ford Fusion Energi or 2017 Ford C Max Energi with a full charge
on the batteries and a fuel tank of gas and you won’t have to stop until right
around when you reach the Manitoba border.

Both comes equipped with SmartGauge with EcoGuide in essence
a coaching system that helps teach the driver how they can best manage their
energy utilization. A brake coach
feature helps drivers optimize the recharging capabilities of regenerative
braking. Illuminated green leaves on the dashboard provide the driver feedback
on their driving efficiency.

The 2017 Ford C-Max Energi is rated at a Miles per Gallon
Equivalent (MPGe / Le/100km) of 2.5 Le/100 km while the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi
is rated at 2.4 Le/100 km.

All three models can make good use of the MyFord Mobile smartphone
app that allows drivers to remotely monitor charging, locate charging stations
along their route, and more.

Ford’s clever SYNC 3 system is also available in all three
models. It features an easy-to-use smartphone-like touch screen to provide
multiple ways for drivers and passengers to control their phone, the vehicle’s navigation
and entertainment functions through voice commands, touch screens, buttons or
knobs.

To learn more about the advantages of an Electric Vehicle
and a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle and which would best meet your needs and
driving habit, some see the expert at Lamb Ford. And they are experts, as
they’ve approved by Ford as a Certified Electric Vehicle dealer, which requires
ongoing sales and service training and other changes to the dealership. So head
over to Lamb Ford and test drive the EV
of PHEV of your choice.

*Fuel consumption ratings based on Government of Canada
approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary.